DeBartolo Sr. Honored

In a tribute to the grand patriarch of the team’s ownership, the 49ers announced the Edward DeBartolo Sr. 49ers Hall of Fame. It’s a place were the team’s greats will be honored.

“As someone who was raised alongside 49ers legends,” said team President Jed York, “I am honored to be announcing the creation of the Edward DeBartolo Sr. 49ers Hall of Fame. This exclusive group will be comprised of those who have made our franchise what it is today.” York is DeBartolo Sr.’s grandson.

Edward DeBartolo Sr. will have the 49ers Hall of Famed named after him

The team announced that players with their numbers retired or that have been enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame will receive automatic induction into the DeBartolo Sr. Hall. Their likenesses will be displayed at Candlestick Park. Each year, two more members will be elected from a committee. Fans will have the opportunity to vote for potential inductees on the team’s website 49ers.com.

Those who will receive automatic induction are: John Brodie,

Dwight Clark,

Fred Dean,

Jimmy Johnson,

John Henry Johnson,

Charlie Krueger,

Ronnie Lott,

Hugh McElhenny,

Joe Montana,

Leo Nomellini,

Joe Perry,

Bob St. Clair,

Y.A. Tittle,

Bill Walsh,

Dave Wilcox,and

Steve Young.

Those players will be honored on Alumni weekend this year, which will culminate in the 49ers-Falcons game on Oct. 11.

The team was placed in the name of Eddie DeBartolo Jr. on March 31, 1977, before the 49ers started their 33rd season. Within five years, the 49ers won their first Super Bowl title and four more would follow in the next 14 years. The franchise set several records during that time including 16 straight double-digit win seasons.